Description
These homemade brie burgers combine juicy, top-quality minced beef with creamy brie cheese and aromatic basil, grilled to perfection for a delicious and gourmet twist on the classic burger. Served with fresh salad leaves, cornichons, and sliced tomatoes, they’re perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Burgers
- 500g lean top-quality minced beef, preferably freshly minced
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 large basil leaves
- 50g brie, cut into 4 slices
- 2 sundried tomatoes in oil, halved (plus oil for brushing)
To Serve
- Salad leaves
- Cornichons
- Sliced tomatoes
- Crusty buns
- Relish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mince: Remove the mince from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature. In a bowl, combine the minced beef with 1 teaspoon of sea salt, freshly ground pepper, grated onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well using your clean hands to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal-sized balls. Wrap each slice of brie with a basil leaf and place it along with a half piece of sundried tomato in the center of each ball. Press the meat around the filling and reshape into flat patties about 1.5 cm thick.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill for 5 minutes, setting the rack to its highest level to ensure the burgers cook under the hottest part of the grill.
- Grill the Burgers (First Side): Place the patties evenly on the grill rack. Brush the tops with the oil from the sundried tomatoes and season with pepper and a little salt. Grill for 3 minutes for medium-rare or 5 minutes if you prefer well-done burgers.
- Grill the Burgers (Second Side): Flip the patties over, brush with more sundried tomato oil, season again, and grill for the same amount of time as the first side (3 or 5 minutes depending on doneness preference).
- Rest and Serve: Allow the burgers to rest for 3 minutes off the heat to let the juices redistribute. Serve the burgers in crusty buns layered with salad leaves, cornichons, sliced tomatoes, and relish if desired.
Notes
- Using freshly minced beef enhances the flavor and texture of the burgers.
- Allowing the mince to come to room temperature before cooking helps ensure even cooking.
- Wrapping the brie with basil leaves imparts an aromatic note and helps keep the cheese contained while grilling.
- The oil from the sundried tomatoes adds extra moisture and flavor when brushing the burgers during grilling.
- Adjust grilling times according to your preferred level of doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: brie burger, grilled burgers, homemade burgers, beef burger, sandwich, summer grilling
